Steering Column Lock & Ignition Switch Cylinder
STEERING COLUMN LOCK AND IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER REPLACEMENTRemoval Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Service Precautions Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Air Bags and Seat Belts.
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the knee bolster and IP steering column reinforcement plate.
4. Remove the 2 lower support bracket bolts (7).
5. Remove the lower support bracket (4) from the vehicle.
6. Remove the 2 upper column support bolts.
7. Remove the upper column support from the IP.
8. Lower the steering column (1). Ensure that the column rests on the driver seat.
9. Remove the ignition switch wiring protector.
10. Remove the headlamp dimmer switch retaining screw and nut.
11. Remove the ignition switch retaining screw and remove the switch.
12. Disconnect the ignition and turn signal switch from the IP harness.
13. Disconnect the following column harness connectors from the IP harness:
- The ignition switch
- The turn signal switch
Important: Do NOT splice the ignition switch wires.
14. Remove or disconnect the following components:
- The ignition switch
- The harness
- The connector
15. Disconnect the turn signal and steering wheel control switches.
16. Insert a screwdriver blade into the ignition switch rod slot and move to RUN.
17. Remove the park lock cable from the inhibitor.
18. Remove ignition switch from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the ignition switch in the vehicle and the park lock cable to the switch.
2. Insert a screwdriver blade into the ignition switch slot, turn to LOCK.
Position the ignition switch, insert the control rod, install bolt and adjust.
3. Connect the following column harness connectors to the IP harness:
- The ignition switch
- The turn signal switch
4. Connect the column harness to the IP harness and attach with bolt.
5. Adjust the ignition switch.
6. Connect the turn signal switch connector to the column harness.
7. Install the ignition switch wiring protector.
8. Install the headlamp dimmer switch, attach with bolt and nut and adjust.
9. Connect the electrical connector to the headlamp dimmer switch.
10. Install the steering column harness into the wiring protector.
11. Raise the steering column (1) to the support bracket.
12. Install the 2 bolts to the upper support bracket. Do not fully tighten the bolts at this time.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
13. Use the following procedure in order to install the bolt (7) and nut to the lower support bracket (4):
- Align the column with the instrument panel opening.
- Place a shim (wedge) between the instrument panel column support bracket and the column in order to hold the column stationary while tightening the upper support bolts.
- Tighten the upper and lower column support bolts and nuts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
14. Install the IP steering column reinforcement plate and knee bolster.
15. Connect the battery negative cable.
16. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Air Bags and Seat Belts.